Impressions of Belgrade and Serbia (and some occasional vacation photos!) by a long-term ex-pat.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

ABC Wednesday "J" is for "Jugoexport"

The 'j' in Jugoexport is pronounced as a 'Y'. Be that as it may, Jugoexport is one of the most renowned fashion houses in the country, and is now experiencing its renaissance on the domestic market. This is a close-up of part of its sign that stands atop its building just off of Belgrade's pedestrian street, Knez Mihailova.

In terms of real estate value, the property in and around Knez Mihailova Street is among the most expensive in Belgrade. In late November 2007, the 485 square meter parcel belonging to Jugoexport was sold for €15 million, which works out to some €32,000 per square meter.

17 comments:

I just love your Blog because not only are your photographs always interesting, but you also provide fascinating information. I already know a lot about Belgrade after visiting your Blog for just a few weeks. Definitely makes me want to go there!

Hi Bibi - I did come by yesterday & Googled more on the building. Unbelievable price, just unbelievable! The "Jug" & the sculpture came out great. - funny I immediately completed that in my mind as Jugoslavia.

Wow, what an expensive piece of real estate...if only I owned something that rich...I'd sell it and move into something more affordable! Then I'd use the extra money to travel. Ah...if only I had extra money to travel abroad every year.

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I'm an American woman who's lived and worked in Serbia for over 40 years. I've come to love the people with all their idiosyncrasies, and created this blog to help break some of the negative press about Serbs. I take requests for photos!